Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: January 25, 2007
• Invested on: June 15, 2007

Rocky Hanson, M.B., Edmonton, Alberta
Bradley Patrick Roy Smith, M.B., Edmonton, Alberta
Medal of Bravery

On November 11, 2005, Rocky Hanson and Brad Smith rescued several senior residents from a burning apartment complex in Edmonton, Alberta. Mr. Smith was visiting his grandmother when he was alerted to a fire in a nearby suite. Without hesitation, he rushed over and, with a fire extinguisher, tried to put out the flames engulfing an unconscious man. Forced to abandon his efforts due to the rapidly spreading fire that ultimately claimed the victim's life, he retreated outside where he met up with Mr. Hanson, another visitor alerted to the fire. Together, they ran back inside and, although unable to see in the smoke-filled hallways and stairwells, made their way through the three-story building, kicking in doors and evacuating several residents before firefighters arrived and took over.